Thursday, July 9, 2009

BBQ on Brighton beach

8th July 2009 - Brighton Beach BBQ

24 people, 12 nationalities, 2 BBQ, lots of burgers and ketchup

Concordia hosted its annual beach BBQ on Brighton beach to celebrate Helen P birthday and to have a social gathering. 2 UK projects joined staff members, volunteers and friends. The 2 groups were Stamner Organics and Moulsecoomb Primary and Wildlife Project who are were all volunteering locally. Ivan and Ali, our 2 EVS volunteers on a year long project at Hove YMCA also joined the gathering.

Despite the earlier rain the BBQ went ahead by the West Pier on Brighton beach. The rain stayed away and fun was had by all. We even had Mari singing a Japanese song, accompanied by Francesco on guitar. The evening was over too soon with both groups, and Helen having to get trains home. Fiona managed to get the 'bucket BBQ' home in one piece on the back of her bike.Chloe, Sara and Mari

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